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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.54, 4,157.55 and 1,753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.54, 4,157.55 and 1,753.98 is: 2,420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.54 : 4,157.55 = 1,753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.54/4,157.55 = 1,753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.54x = 4,157.55 × 1,753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.54x = 7,292,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,259.55/3,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.63

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